What's available

If you're in the US, you have access to the largest and most complete streaming libraries across every major platform. Here's a breakdown of what each service offers:

  • Netflix US: Stranger Things, Ozark, The Crown, Wednesday, Squid Game, and a massive catalog of licensed films including The Irishman and Marriage Story.
  • Hulu: The Bear, Only Murders in the Building, The Handmaid's Tale, plus next-day network TV episodes from ABC, NBC, and Fox.
  • Disney+: Every Marvel Cinematic Universe title, Star Wars series like The Mandalorian and Andor, Pixar films, and National Geographic documentaries.
  • HBO Max (Max): The Last of Us, Succession, House of the Dragon, Euphoria, and Warner Bros. theatrical releases.
  • Amazon Prime Video: The Boys, Rings of Power, Reacher, and a deep catalog of licensed movies.
  • Apple TV+: Ted Lasso, Severance, The Morning Show, and Slow Horses.
  • Peacock: The Office (full library), Yellowstone, and WWE content.

What you're missing

Even with a robust US library, some content remains geo-locked to other regions. You're missing out on:

  • BBC iPlayer exclusives like Sherlock series and classic Doctor Who seasons unavailable on US Netflix.
  • Netflix UK carries some British dramas like Peaky Blinders seasons earlier than the US library updates.
  • Netflix Japan holds exclusive anime titles and Studio Ghibli films not always mirrored in the US catalog.
  • Channel 4's free streaming library in the UK includes Derry Girls and other British comedies not on US platforms.

How to access other regions

To unlock content from other countries, you need a VPN. A VPN masks your real IP address and assigns you one from your chosen country, tricking the streaming service into showing you that region's library. Connect to a UK server to access BBC iPlayer or Netflix UK, or a Japanese server to browse Netflix Japan's anime catalog. We recommend NordVPN as the most reliable option for streaming — it consistently bypasses geo-blocks and offers fast speeds with minimal buffering.

Pricing

  • Netflix: from $6.99/month (with ads) to $22.99/month (4K)
  • Hulu: from $7.99/month to $17.99/month (no ads)
  • Disney+: from $7.99/month
  • Max: from $9.99/month
  • Amazon Prime Video: $8.99/month or included with Prime at $14.99/month
  • Apple TV+: $9.99/month
  • Peacock: from $7.99/month

Our recommendation

US viewers already enjoy the strongest streaming lineup in the world, but pairing your subscriptions with NordVPN unlocks an entirely new tier of content — British dramas, exclusive anime, and regional libraries you'd otherwise never see. Connect to a UK or Japanese server whenever you want something different, and get the full global streaming experience your subscriptions deserve.